Throughout a fundraising event, there are many opportunities to cement an impression that encourages giving and portrays your nonprofit as an effective organization. Don’t let that image slip away at… Read More »
Fundraising Tips & Tricks
Common Event Committee Roles [INFOGRAPHIC]
Common Event Committee Roles Big fundraising events can be complex, with lots of moving parts and plenty of details to coordinate. Having a clear idea of which roles need to… Read More »
A Deep Dive Into Data Collection
Accurately entered donor information is invaluable to fundraising. It tells you who your contributors are and provide the foundation for all the strategies and tactics that will get you to… Read More »
Guest Anxiety Check: 7 Tips for Reducing Guest Confusion
Event planners are well aware of the anxiety they feel just as the doors open on their event. It comes with the work. But, have you ever thought about the… Read More »
What Kills a Strategic Fundraising Plan?
The perfect fundraising strategy. It’s something that administrators spend months working on until all the right details are in place with the activities, dates, campaign objectives, communication schedules, tactics, and… Read More »
Use Your Annual Event to Create Long-Term Connections
A well-attended, profitable fundraising event takes time to build—sometimes years go by before it generates a significant portion of an organization’s income. A long-term donor relationship also takes time to… Read More »
The Good News and Bad News About Segmenting Donors
Segmenting donors into specific categories is a common practice used by nonprofits as a way to organize, strategize, and economize their funding campaigns. It assists in targeting those specific groups… Read More »
Start Selling Tickets NOW to Secure Big Donors
This is the fifth post in a series about holding your first fundraising event on a short timeline. While Greater Giving usually recommends our nonprofits start planning at least nine months ahead… Read More »
Engaging Parents in Procurement
This post is the tenth in a series of posts based on the “Best Practices for School Auctions” whitepaper from the Greater Giving Fundraising Excellence Series. Each new post covers the… Read More »
7 Ways to Thank a Donor Face-to-Face, Without the Ask
Sending out a thank you letter or making a call to convey your gratitude are great ways to let donors know how much you appreciate their contribution. It’s a must-do… Read More »